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Civil Aviation Administration of China: Power banks without 3C certification or recalled models banned on domestic flights
To ensure the safety of aviation operations, the Civil Aviation Administration of China has issued an urgent notice. Starting June 28, passengers are prohibited from carrying power banks that lack a 3C certification label, have unclear 3C labeling, or belong to recalled models or batches on domestic flights. (For details, please visit the official website of the State Administration for Market Regulation's Defective Product Recall Technical Center at www.samrdprc.org.cn/xfpzh/xfpgnzh)
Pudong Airport and Hongqiao Airport will enforce the requirements of this notice to ensure passenger safety. We kindly ask all passengers to comply with this notice by carefully checking the certification label, brand, and model of your power banks before traveling. Please do not bring non-compliant power banks on board. Remove your power bank before security checks to prevent travel delays.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
China Eastern aircraft. [Photo/WeChat account of AVINEX]
The world's longest one-way commercial air route — the Shanghai-Auckland-Buenos Aires service — launched at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Dec 4, strengthening Asia-South America connectivity and filling a long-standing gap in direct links.
The inaugural MU745 flight, operated by China Eastern Airlines using the "Guobo" themed aircraft, departed Shanghai at 2:19 am carrying 282 passengers. After a stopover in Auckland, it continued to Buenos Aires, marking the world's first commercial service linking antipodean cities.
A brief ceremony was held at Terminal 1 before departure, attended by China Eastern Airlines General Manager Gao Fei, Shanghai Airport Authority (AVINEX) President Zhou Hao, and Argentine Ambassador to China Marcelo Suarez Salvia.
AVINEX President Zhou Hao delivers a speech at the ceremony. [Photo/WeChat account of AVINEX]
Zhou said the service opens a southbound corridor for Shanghai's international aviation hub, offering new momentum for connectivity between South America and the Asia-Pacific.
Operating twice weekly, the service shortens travel time to about 25 hours, compared with nearly 30 hours via traditional Europe or North America transfers. Passengers can remain on the same aircraft during the brief Auckland stopover, thanks to New Zealand's new transit visa-free policy.
A woman photographs a man standing before the route display panel. [Photo/WeChat account of AVINEX]
The route also grants fifth-freedom rights, enabling passenger and cargo movement during the Auckland stopover. This is expected to boost trade in high-value agricultural products and precision instruments, while attracting more travelers to experience South America's spring season.